Assistant Finance Manager
LocationKolkata Beverages Factory
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
ExperienceUp to 3 yrs
DepartmentFinance
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 9, 2026 · 4d ago
Verified live1d ago
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Qualified Chartered Accountant with up to three years of professional experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with confidence working with financial data and reports
Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders across locations and functions
Proactive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to identify risks and improvement opportunities
Comfort using artificial intelligence and other digital tools in finance
Exposure to manufacturing, factory operations or supply chain finance
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, financial controls or investment evaluation
Experience creating dashboards, management reports or reporting improvements
About the role
Business Title: Assistant Finance Manager
Location: Kolkata Regional Office
This role helps strengthen financial performance and decision-making for the manufacturing site. You will partner with central and site finance teams to support cost management, savings governance, investment evaluation, risk management and reliable reporting. The role offers broad exposure to manufacturing finance and the opportunity to turn data into practical business insights.
About the company
You will join a collaborative, high-performing team that values curiosity, ownership and continuous improvement. At Hindustan Unilever Limited, we do not just hire for a job. We invite you to build a career with meaningful impact and room to grow.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support cost management through budgeting, forecasting and analysis of variances against plans.
• Track savings initiatives, maintain governance and validate that financial benefits are delivered and reported accurately.
• Support financial appraisals for capital investments, cost initiatives and operational improvement projects.
• Help maintain strong financial governance and control processes across the manufacturing site.
• Proactively identify financial risks, control gaps and process improvement opportunities, and work with teams to address them.
• Prepare and maintain management reports and dashboards that provide clear insights into business performance.
• Coordinate with finance teams across factory locations to ensure submissions are timely, complete and accurate.
• Support internal and external audits, business reviews and compliance requirements.
• Use data and emerging digital tools to simplify reporting, strengthen controls and improve decision-making.
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Qualified Chartered Accountant with up to three years of professional experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with confidence working with financial data and reports.
• Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders across locations and functions.
• Proactive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Comfort using artificial intelligence and other digital tools in finance.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Exposure to manufacturing, factory operations or supply chain finance.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, financial controls or investment evaluation.
• Experience creating dashboards, management reports or reporting improvements.
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At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• The role is expected to be based in Kolkata, West Bengal
• Roles at Hindustan Unilever Limited typically evolve every two to three years, creating opportunities to gain experience across different factories, regional offices or corporate teams over time.
“Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion”
Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
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